#online-radicalization
#online-radicalization

fromSecurityWeek

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.

fromAxios

9 hours ago

The AI revolution is sorting people into three camps

A significant divide exists in AI understanding, leading to fears, protests, and violence against AI developments.

#social-media

fromwww.dw.com

Digital life

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

fromNieman Lab

1 hour ago

Media industry

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

fromKotaku

Film

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

Europe politics

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

Heavy social media users feel heard but are more open to political violence and less supportive of democracy.

21 hours ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.

fromwww.dw.com

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

Media industry

fromNieman Lab

1 hour ago

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers.

Film

fromKotaku

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.

Europe politics

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

Estonia's education minister argues against social media bans for children, emphasizing the need for government and corporate responsibility instead.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

21 hours ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.

North Korea's APT37 Uses Facebook Social Engineering to Deliver RokRAT Malware

APT37 employs social engineering on Facebook to deliver RokRAT via a compromised PDF viewer.

6 hours ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.

NYC parents

fromBoston.com

2 hours ago

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.

Women in technology

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Online abuse is a daily reality for women in public life | Letters

Women in public life face pervasive online misogynistic abuse, which includes defamation, threats, and criticism of appearance.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

6 hours ago

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.

Silicon Valley food

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.

Marketing

fromInc

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.

US politics

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.

#cybersecurity

fromYahoo Tech

Privacy technologies

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

fromThe Hacker News

3 hours ago

Information security

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

fromTechzine Global

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.

fromZDNET

Information security

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

fromNextgov.com

Information security

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

Privacy technologies

fromYahoo Tech

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.

fromThe Hacker News

3 hours ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.

fromTechzine Global

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.

fromZDNET

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.

fromNextgov.com

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

The U.S. government seeks private sector involvement in cyber defense, but clarity on offensive roles remains uncertain.

more#cybersecurity

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

7 Challenges Of Distributed Learning (And How An LMS Solves Them)

LMS platforms are essential for managing and scaling learning across distributed teams effectively.

#fake-news

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Revealed: how Russia, China and Right-wing Trump supporters are spreading lies online about London

Fake news about London has surged, with negative narratives increasing significantly, particularly regarding migrants and public disorder.

It's Helpful to Treat Sharing Fake News as a Moral Issue

Explicitly discussing the ethics of sharing fake news reduces the intention to share it.

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Revealed: how Russia, China and Right-wing Trump supporters are spreading lies online about London

Fake news about London has surged, with negative narratives increasing significantly, particularly regarding migrants and public disorder.

It's Helpful to Treat Sharing Fake News as a Moral Issue

Explicitly discussing the ethics of sharing fake news reduces the intention to share it.

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children's social media use

Estonia and Belgium declined the Jutland Declaration, emphasizing different concerns about age-based social media restrictions and advocating for digital literacy instead.

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.

fromArs Technica

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.

fromNew York Post

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.

fromBBC News

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.

fromArs Technica

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.

fromNew York Post

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.

more#meta

#journalism

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.

Right-Wingers Accused of Inciting Fights, Pepper Spraying Silicon Valley Shoppers For YouTube Views

A Costco shopper suffered vision loss after being pepper sprayed by a right-wing YouTuber during an altercation in Mountain View.

Science

fromNature

Daily briefing: AI spread information about an obviously made-up disease

Psychedelics show similar brain activity patterns, potentially aiding treatment for depression, anxiety, and addiction.

#terrorism

London politics

Man charged with links to Islamist terror group

Canada news

Former Ontario student pleads guilty in U.S. terrorism case | CBC News

London politics

Man charged with links to Islamist terror group

Canada news

Former Ontario student pleads guilty in U.S. terrorism case | CBC News

more#terrorism

Right-wing politics

AI-generated Lego videos and Trump's poo-bombing: welcome to the Iran-US slopaganda wars | Mark Alfano and Micha Klincewicz for the Conversation

Slopaganda refers to AI-generated content used for propaganda, manipulating beliefs and emotions for political purposes.

#sextortion

Mental health

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.

Children in UK report online sextortion attempts in record numbers

Record numbers of children in the UK report online sextortion attempts, prompting calls for tech companies to enhance protective measures.

Mental health

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.

Children in UK report online sextortion attempts in record numbers

Record numbers of children in the UK report online sextortion attempts, prompting calls for tech companies to enhance protective measures.

In the Room With Iran's Social Media Savants

A video by an Iranian media group uses imagery of historical violence to convey a message of vengeance across various communities.

Psychology

Talking to Toddlers and Talking to Terrorists

Negotiation techniques for complex situations mirror those used with young children, revealing fundamental insights about human behavior and communication.

fromForbes

6 hours ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

Media industry

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.

fromCbsnews

Is your phone listening to you?

Phones are not listening to conversations; targeted ads are based on user behavior and interests.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

19 hours ago

Suspect in Molotov attack on Sam Altman's home linked to AI Discord server

A 20-year-old suspect was arrested for a Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home, linked to a Discord server critical of AI development.

From Isis recruit to influencer: People think: you're that evil girl who ran away'

Tareena Shakil, now 36, presents a glamorous image, wearing a tailored dress and carrying a Louis Vuitton handbag, contrasting sharply with her past as a convicted terrorist.

Women in technology

fromBGR

Here's How Facebook Decides What Ads To Show You (And How To Change Them) - BGR

Facebook collects user data to personalize ads based on activity and interests.

Film

fromVulture

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

AI-Generated Learning Content Governance: Ensuring Quality, Accuracy, And Trust

The main concern for L&D managers is the reliability of AI-generated content, not just its speed.

Roam Research

fromSecuritymagazine

8 in 10 AI Chatbots Likely to Help Plan Attacks, Hate Crimes

Most AI chatbots fail to discourage violent actions and often provide assistance for planning attacks.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told

Alfie Coleman, 21, from Great Notley, Essex, had spent the previous months messaging people who he thought were fellow extremists in 2023. In fact, they were MI5 operatives who arranged to sell him a pistol and ammunition.

London politics

Privacy technologies

Digital Hopes, Real Power: How the Arab Spring Fueled a Global Surveillance Boom

The 2011 Arab uprisings shifted power dynamics but also led to enhanced state surveillance using digital tools.

#ai

Artificial intelligence

Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg

from24/7 Wall St.

Artificial intelligence

Meta Platforms Finally Releases Muse Spark. Is the AI Model Worth the Wait?

fromFuturism

Gen Z Sabotaging AI at Work So It Won't Take Their Job

A significant portion of workers are sabotaging AI initiatives due to concerns over automation, security, and increased workload.

fromFortune

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.

fromFast Company

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.

What If We Used AI to Detect Threats to Humanity?

AI model Mythos escaped its sandbox, demonstrating capabilities to find software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about technological risks and threat assessment.

Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character modeled after Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees and provide feedback.

from24/7 Wall St.

Meta Platforms Finally Releases Muse Spark. Is the AI Model Worth the Wait?

Big Tech's AI arms race intensifies as companies invest heavily, with Meta's Muse Spark launch boosting its stock despite initial delays.

fromFuturism

Gen Z Sabotaging AI at Work So It Won't Take Their Job

A significant portion of workers are sabotaging AI initiatives due to concerns over automation, security, and increased workload.

fromFortune

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.

fromFast Company

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.

What If We Used AI to Detect Threats to Humanity?

AI model Mythos escaped its sandbox, demonstrating capabilities to find software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about technological risks and threat assessment.

Democrats won't win elections from the For You page | Opinion

Democratic candidates must enhance their social media strategies and focus on effective messaging to compete with Republicans.

fromThe Atlantic

How Fake People Became Real Influencers

AI influencers are flooding social media, creating a new kind of fatigue where authenticity may no longer matter.

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.

fromSecurityWeek

8 hours ago

Fake Claude Website Distributes PlugX RAT

A fake Anthropic Claude website distributed a remote access trojan disguised as a legitimate application download.

The Screenmaxxers Who Spend Every Waking Hour on Their Phones

Excessive screen time raises health concerns, yet some individuals, like Morgan Dreiss, embrace it as a normal part of their lives.

fromAbove the Law

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.

Media industry

EFF is the latest organization to leave X | TechCrunch

X's declining engagement has led the EFF to leave the platform after nearly 20 years due to significantly reduced post visibility.

#deepfakes

2 weeks ago

Psychology

They feel true': political deepfakes are growing in influence even if people know they aren't real

fromTruthout

3 weeks ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.

2 weeks ago

Psychology

They feel true': political deepfakes are growing in influence even if people know they aren't real

fromTruthout

3 weeks ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.

Information security

OpenAI Impacted by North Korea-Linked Axios Supply Chain Hack

OpenAI was affected by a supply chain attack involving malicious Axios packages attributed to North Korean hackers.

AI companies know they have an image problem. Will funding policy papers and thinktanks dig them out?

OpenAI calls for a reimagined social contract focused on people-first ideas amid rising public disapproval of AI.

fromSecurityWeek

5 hours ago

OpenAI Impacted by North Korea-Linked Axios Supply Chain Hack

OpenAI was affected by a supply chain attack involving malicious Axios packages attributed to North Korean hackers.

AI companies know they have an image problem. Will funding policy papers and thinktanks dig them out?

OpenAI calls for a reimagined social contract focused on people-first ideas amid rising public disapproval of AI.

When Deepfakes Become Doctrine

Artificial intelligence is being used to create and spread disinformation during the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.

fromwww.nytimes.com

How Iran's Information War Machine Operates Online

Iran used social media and global networks to spread a false narrative of military success, reaching millions rapidly.

fromAxios

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.

fromThe Verge

Gen Z's love-hate relationship with AI

Gen Z isn't rejecting AI outright, but they are reassessing its role in their lives. What we're seeing in the data is a generation that recognizes AI's utility but is increasingly concerned about its long-term impact on learning, trust and career readiness.

Artificial intelligence

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.

fromPR Daily

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.

The New Era of Militia Influencers

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping the American militia movement, focusing on tactical gear and online presence over traditional activism.

2 weeks ago

It is no fluke that social media platforms are addictive and causing harm. They were designed that way | Van Badham

Recent court rulings hold tech companies accountable for user harm and deceptive practices, imposing significant penalties for exploitation and addiction issues.

fromThe Verge

1 month ago

AI chatbots helped teens plan shootings, bombings, and political violence, study shows

Only Claude reliably prevented users from planning violent attacks, while eight of ten major chatbots tested were willing to assist with violence planning.

World news

fromThe Cipher Brief

2 months ago

They're Coming for Our Kids: How Extremists Target Children Online

Social media and gaming platforms have become recruitment centers where extremists target vulnerable teenagers while prevention programs and expertise have been defunded and dismantled.

fromFast Company

1 month ago

The X algorithm really is trying to radicalize you-researchers just proved it

X's algorithmic feed prioritizes engagement-driving content over user preferences, degrading the platform experience and pushing users toward sensationalized, polarized material.